Navy OCSPart of the OCS Foundation Network2014-11-09T13:48:48-05:00https://navyocs.org/feed.php?f=142014-11-09T13:48:48-05:002014-11-09T13:48:48-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=12855&p=90869#p908691. Even if you're selected as the #5,6,7 Alternate, plan on going! The last 3 years board have had at least the #5 Alternate go to OCS, just later in the fiscal year after funding.

2. OCS O's go to minibuds now (this is a good thing for you.)

3. Don't tell the Navy about your medical issues at any stage.

4. Stay on top of deadlines. Don't be the 1 guy who's recruiter thought the package deadline was a month later.

5. Most importantly, the boards want to see you have a career outside of this. They see value in guys who have successful full-time careers. Don't put your life on hold for this. Be prepared to answer "why you want to be a seal, when did you decide, and have your weaknesses hammered."

cpr13 wrote:I'm curious if there's anybody here who would care to share why they want to lead SEALs.

Did you initially want to lead a group of men? Or did you initially want to be a guy in the swamps with a rifle?

When I say "lead a group of men," do you think of that role as consisting of mainly desk-work and logistics? Or do you think of it as being the tactical leader on an assault mission?

Why are you asking? If you're considering SEAL and you don't know the answer to the above, then you might want to consider another career choice.

Also, SEAL officers don't 'sit in an office doing logistics.' They have supply officer(s) assigned to deal with that (and for the suppo wannabes, I'm told it's a 2nd tour job, so worry about that after your divo tour is done). You'd be hard pressed to find any military officer who thinks leadership consists of sitting behind a desk doing paperwork.

]]>2013-12-12T10:43:19-05:002013-12-12T10:43:19-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=11083&p=89880#p89880Committing to service in the Navy is huge whether it is enlisted or commissioned service so ask yourself the tough questions. Hit me up in a PM if you have any questions. I came in enlisted earned my degree and will be attending OCS in January.

]]>2013-12-11T16:27:38-05:002013-12-11T16:27:38-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=11083&p=89876#p89876Did you initially want to lead a group of men? Or did you initially want to be a guy in the swamps with a rifle?

When I say "lead a group of men," do you think of that role as consisting of mainly desk-work and logistics? Or do you think of it as being the tactical leader on an assault mission?

]]>2013-12-02T11:44:55-05:002013-12-02T11:44:55-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=12591&p=89839#p89839Statistics: Posted by wcog — Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:44 am
]]>2013-10-29T19:53:14-05:002013-10-29T19:53:14-05:00https://navyocs.org/viewtopic.php?t=12591&p=89655#p89655I, too, was selected as an alternate and I'm also having the same debate about whether or not to re-apply.

Judging from the information I received from the board, I have a fairly good chance of being picked up, given the number of alternates needed in the past. I was wondering if you had any info on when they usually need or notify alternates? Dec - Jan possibly? Just curious. Thanks.